ABOUT LGC BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES:

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organisation.

LGC Hoddesdon supports the LGC Diagnostic and Genomics business by providing reagent manufacturing. The reagents can be used either in-house for the benefit of customers submitting samples for Lab Genotyping Services, or on customer sites conducting Single Nucleotide Polymorphism analysis.  This role has to observe site Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and policies, whilst always working within the established Quality Management System at Hoddesdon.

The job entails the following day-to-day tasks, all in-line with the established and approved productions methods:

• Production and Quality Control of a large variety of buffers including purification and storage buffers, and DNA extraction reagents for internal and external customers. 
• DNA polymerase (Taq) production and Quality Control. 
• DNA polymerase (Taq) formulated ready-for-use. 
• Aliquoting/labelling of ready-to-use solutions.
• Accurate maintenance of production records
• Process improvement aligned to site goals and targets
• Stock checking
• Using appropriate equipment, including manual handling equipment.

Critical success factors are working to LGC's environmental, health & safety standards, working top and exemplifying LGC Values.  Equally critical are the ability to follow written standard operating procedures to produce reagents to meet our delivery schedule on time, and to cost and quality standards whilst remaining within our Quality Management System.  Finally, attention to detail

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related Life Sciences discipline

Knowledge of the polymerase chain reaction and DNA cloning and sequencing

Competence in Microsoft Office Suite software including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook.  Experience of working through ERP software, eg IFS or SAP

Prior experience working within a Quality Management System would be an advantage

Strong prioritisation and organisational skills

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range. 

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY 
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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